Bottom line is, the Sennheiser MX 365 earphones sound and great price. These earbuds can be had for well under $20. If you want to go even lower, another option is the Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120 Earbuds.

With Bluetooth car adapters, you get hands-free audio and some let you make hands-free calls. Plug the Mpow receiver into the car’s audio adapter and you’re connected wirelessly to your phone, allowing you to stream over the car’s speakers.

This 5-inch smartphone from Google is probably one of the most underrated Android phones and is a great iPhone 8 alternative.

Its silky smooth at running the latest versions of Android, has an amazing camera, and can be had for a reasonable price considering its high quality: $649 from Google.

iPhone 8

Seaking of the iPhone 8, this is Apple’s best lower-cost iPhone. A good deal at $699 from Apple.

(Google Pixelbook, Credit: Google)

Google Pixelbook

In 2018, Chromebooks – which run the Google Chrome operating system – can do almost anything (including Microsoft Office) a Windows laptop or MacBook can do – but for a lot less. Plus, they run Android apps.

The Pixelbook has the build quality of a MacBook but is much cheaper: Google has been selling the Pixelbook for $749. But if a Pixelbook seems too radical, the latest MacBook Pro 13 is on sale these days, often discounted by $200-$300.